Kids
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Play Days at the Library - Thurs to Sat, Branches Vary
Drop in and play - kids of all ages can explore sensory-stimulating toys, engage with interactive books, and have fun with friends.
Family Storytime
Practice early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. After the storytime, feel free to stay and play!
Baby and Me Storytime
A drop-in program with fingerplays, bounces, stories, and songs. Best for babies from 0-12 months who are cuddling and crawling.
Blissful Beading
Relax and unwind with some unstructured beading time Thursdays from 3:00pm to 7:30pm at County Park.
Play Days at the Library - Thurs to Sat, Branches Vary
Drop in and play - kids of all ages can explore sensory-stimulating toys, engage with interactive books, and have fun with friends.
Family Storytime
Practice early literacy skills through stories, songs, and rhymes. After the storytime, feel free to stay and play!
Baby and Me Storytime
A drop-in program with fingerplays, bounces, stories, and songs. Best for babies from 0-12 months who are cuddling and crawling.
Blissful Beading
Relax and unwind with some unstructured beading time Thursdays from 3:00pm to 7:30pm at County Park.
Play Days at the Library - Thurs to Sat, Branches Vary
Drop in and play - kids of all ages can explore sensory-stimulating toys, engage with interactive books, and have fun with friends.
Kids' Book Lists and More
Great for: Babies and Toddlers
Construction Books for Kids!
If you're child is interested in all things construction, check out this list of books about big trucks, demolition and more!
Pictures Only
As they say, a picture says 1000 words, which is great because these children's books are all pictures, no words!
Interactive Picture Books
Enjoy these engaging picture books that provide an opportunity for children to interact with and bring the stories to life!
Picture Books for Kids in the Indigenous Knowledge Centre
A selection of beautiful books for young children, exploring themes and aspects of Indigenous culture in North America.
Great for: School-Aged Children
Fractured Fairytales
A familiar story with a twist! Children and adults will enjoy these spins on the classic fairytales many of us know.
Pirate Books!
Ahoy! Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day (Sept 19) with some pirate stories for lads and lasses!
Reach for the Stars
Children's books about space. This list includes non-fiction and picture books.
If You Liked: Matilda
Here you'll find more children's stories with strong female protagonists and lots of heart!
Great for: Middle-Grade Children
TD Summer Reading Club Recommends: Age 9-12
Adventure awaits between these pages!
Family and Community in the IKC
If you're looking for some books that highlight the importance of family, you've come to the right place!
If You Liked: The Lightning Thief
Find more mythological adventures that are great for fans of the Percy Jackson series!
Children's Graphic Novels
Comic Book Day is September 25, but you can enjoy these great children's graphic novels all year long!
Check Out What's New!
new children's materials
New Kids' Books
Find the latest children's books to be added to our collection!
New Kids' French Books
Find all the latest children's books in French at TBPL!
New Kids' DVDs
Want to catch up on the latest DVDs with your kids? Check out this list!
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More for Kids at TBPL!
Board Games
Did you know that you can borrow board games from the library? Check out our collection and get ready for your next game night!
Attraction Passes
Explore local attractions for FREE with passes you can borrow from our collection!
Children's Book Butler
Looking for reading suggestions for your child? Fill out our form and get personalized recommendations for your child emailed to you!
November 2025 Extras
Looking for something new and fresh? Check out this great list of new titles, by authors you might not be as familiar with!
Online Resources
Online Resources
NoveList K-8
Not sure what to read next? NoveList K-8 is a database about books for younger readers.
ComicsPlus by LibraryPass
ComicsPlus powered by LibraryPass is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga.
Gale in Context: Elementary
A popular, kid-friendly student database with reliable resources to help students complete assignments and get excited about learning.
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids has a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content including movies, TV, animated storybooks & favourite characters
NoveList K-8
Not sure what to read next? NoveList K-8 is a database about books for younger readers.
ComicsPlus by LibraryPass
ComicsPlus powered by LibraryPass is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga.
Gale in Context: Elementary
A popular, kid-friendly student database with reliable resources to help students complete assignments and get excited about learning.
Kanopy Kids
Kanopy Kids has a diverse selection of educational and entertaining content including movies, TV, animated storybooks & favourite characters
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